[Form 4] KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC Insider Trading Activity
Kingsway Financial Services Inc. (KFS)November 17, 2025 through a purchase coded “P” under the Kingsway America Inc. Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) at $12.70 per share.
After this transaction, he beneficially owns 1,489,147 shares of common stock directly, plus 34,100 shares held in each of three separate trusts. The directly held amount includes 400,000 shares of restricted stock granted on March 31, 2021. Under the ESPP, eligible employees can contribute up to 5% of adjusted salary, and the company matches 100% of that contribution once a 12‑month service requirement is met.
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FAQ
What did KFS report in this Form 4 filing?
The filing reports that John Taylor Maloney Fitzgerald, President and CEO of Kingsway Financial Services Inc. (KFS), acquired 197 shares of KFS common stock on November 17, 2025 through a purchase transaction.
At what price were the new KFS shares acquired by the CEO?
The 197 shares of KFS common stock were acquired at a price of $12.70 per share in the reported transaction.
How many KFS shares does the CEO beneficially own after this transaction?
Following the transaction, the CEO beneficially owns 1,489,147 shares of KFS common stock directly, plus 34,100 shares held in each of three separate trusts.
What is the Kingsway America Inc. Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)?
The ESPP allows eligible employees to contribute up to 5% of adjusted salary each payroll period. After 12 months of employment with Kingsway America Inc. and its subsidiaries, the company makes a 100% matching contribution, and both contributions are used to buy KFS shares on the open market.
How are shares acquired under the KFS ESPP actually purchased?
Under the ESPP, employee and company matching contributions are used to purchase shares of Kingsway Financial Services Inc. on the open market, as soon as administratively practicable, through a duly registered stockbroker acting as administrator.
Does the CEO’s beneficial ownership include restricted stock in KFS?
Yes. The beneficial ownership figure includes 400,000 shares of restricted stock that were granted on March 31, 2021.